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    Dell external CD/DVD-RW Drive Mod?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gualala, Dec 6, 2007.

  1. gualala

    gualala Newbie

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    I have a D430 that comes with an external CD/DVD RW drive. I wonder if it is possible to convert it into a USB writer so that it could be used on other computers? Did anyone tried that? Thanks :)
     
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  2. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    Providing you obtain a housing which supports USB or USB+Firewire Yes.
    I got myy housing off ebay which came with a standard rom drive, just remove the rom drive and fitted my DVD burner. You may also need a DC PSU for it as when I was running just off USB supply I was getting drop outs from USB supply.

    PS: have a look at this one
    http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-2-0-Slim-En...ryZ44955QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
     
    BlackRussian, Dec 6, 2007
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